Pertimali (Livio Sassetti)
Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Popped and poured; enjoyed with Wednesday night dinner of leftover ragu and tagliatelle. The 2008 Pertimali BdM, pours a deep ruby color with a nearly opaque, turbid core progressing out to a more orangish color with a watery rim. Medium+ viscosity with very light staining of the tears and signs of fine sediment (hence the turbidity). On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of ripe and desiccated cherry, curaçao, black tea, leather, porchini, Italian herbs, dusty earth, and spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannins and medium+ acid. The tannins are completely integrated at this point. Full-bodied. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and satisfying; and a sublime accompaniment to our meal. The 2008 is in a really great place right now (if you appreciate mature wines) and should maintain for at least a few years. Drink by 2028.
Popped and poured; enjoyed with Wednesday night dinner of leftover ragu and tagliatelle. The 2008 Pertimali BdM, pours a deep ruby color with a nearly opaque, turbid core progressing out to a more orangish color with a watery rim. Medium+ viscosity with very light staining of the tears and signs of fine sediment (hence the turbidity). On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of ripe and desiccated cherry, curaçao, black tea, leather, porchini, Italian herbs, dusty earth, and spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannins and medium+ acid. The tannins are completely integrated at this point. Full-bodied. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and satisfying; and a sublime accompaniment to our meal. The 2008 is in a really great place right now (if you appreciate mature wines) and should maintain for at least a few years. Drink by 2028.
Nothing better than a Brunello except a Brunello in Brunello.
Nothing better than a Brunello except a Brunello in Brunello.
Sep 27th, 2017
Very solid Brunello. The nose is gorgeous.
Very solid Brunello. The nose is gorgeous.
Jan 7th, 2014
Blackberries, licorice and smooth tannins with an exuberant nose
Blackberries, licorice and smooth tannins with an exuberant nose
Jun 7th, 2018
Beautifully layered Brunello. Rich berry nose and a wonderful balance of fruit and tannins. Long finish.
Beautifully layered Brunello. Rich berry nose and a wonderful balance of fruit and tannins. Long finish.
Oct 29th, 2017
Absolutely solid classic Brunello. Tree bark, cocoa, savory, moderate acidity, great balance. Best QPR Brunello.
Absolutely solid classic Brunello. Tree bark, cocoa, savory, moderate acidity, great balance. Best QPR Brunello.
Oct 25th, 2015
A much lighter style not as earthy or tannic as I prefer.
A much lighter style not as earthy or tannic as I prefer.
Apr 19th, 2015